About the Institute

The Summer Institute on Autism Spectrum Disorders is a one-week intensive session featuring international, national, and regional experts in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The institute is open to community and interdisciplinary teams and the families they serve - from Vermont, the greater New England area, nationwide and abroad.

Outcomes research on preschool programming emphasizing the role of peers and inclusive educational practices for children with ASD

Theory of Mind (ToM) and its relationship to social communication challenges

Strategies to provide quality services for children with ASD using limited resources

Practices in early screening and detection using emerging technologies

What it's like to live with autism

Cultural context for diagnosis and implications for the new DSM-5 will also be discussed. Students attending the institute for credit will participate in a follow-up Blackboard discussion and applied assignment.

John Robison describes growing up with Asperger’s at a time when differences like his were unrecognized. After finding success as an adult he began helping others see strengths where others see disability. John’s wife Maripat will join him to talk about family and romantic issues.

Robison's book Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger’s is a New York Times bestseller. Robison is Neurodiversity Scholar in Residence at the College of William and Mary and a consultant on autism, accommodation, disability policy, employment and education strategy for people with autism.

Sherry Sancibrian, MS, CCC-SLP describes three strategies for doing better with less: using a continuum of service delivery models; engaging and supporting families; and creating collaborative community relationships. Practical guidance is provided for achieving quality services for individuals with ASD.

Sherry Sancibrian is a Professor and Program Director of the Speech-Language Pathology Program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Jennifer Stapel-Wax, PsyD describes research at the Marcus Autism Center focusing on early screening and detection, which explains the impact of ASD on development; scientific tools for screening in the community; risk and resilience factors impacting prognosis; and interventions targeting ASD characteristics.

Dr. Stapel-Wax is Associate Professor, Division of Autism and Related Disorders, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine and Director of Infant and Toddler Clinical Research Operations, Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

About the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at UVM

Our Mission: To serve society at state, national and global levels through education of health professionals, development of new knowledge, and healthcare advocacy that transforms lives by preventing illness and injury, promoting health and wellness and assuring evidence-based clinical interventions in the management of disease and disability.

Our Vision: To be a premier College of Nursing and Health Sciences in a small public research university preparing exemplary clinician-scientists in the health professions, creating new knowledge and advocating for accessible health care as a human right. Learn more.

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(Drop-in reservations accepted each day of the event between 7:30-9:30 a.m.)

CONFERENCE PRICING

June 23 $200
June 24 $200
June 25 $180
June 26 $180
June 27 $180

Full week $940

Limited scholarships for Vermont residents are available for individuals with ASD or parents of children with ASD. See Registration link for details.

ACCESS THE SUMMER AUTISM INSTITUTE READINGS (PDF)Registered participants will receive a password to access this page with their registration information. Alternatively, a thumb drive or binder containing the readings may be purchased when registering.